Z43.2 – Encounter for attention to ileostomy

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Encounters for other specific health care

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Z43.2
Code
Z43.2 (claims format: Z432)
Description
Encounter for attention to ileostomy
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Block
Z40-Z53 Encounters for other specific health care
Parent codes
Z43

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Z43 – Encounter for attention to artificial openings

Includes:
  • closure of artificial openings
  • passage of sounds or bougies through artificial openings
  • reforming artificial openings
  • removal of catheter from artificial openings
  • toilet or cleansing of artificial openings
Excludes1 (not coded here):
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • fitting and adjustment of prosthetic and other devices (Z44-Z46)

Block Z40-Z53

Applicable to:
  • Categories Z40-Z53 are intended for use to indicate a reason for care. They may be used for patients who have already been treated for a disease or injury, but who are receiving aftercare or prophylactic care, or care to consolidate the treatment, or to deal with a residual state
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • follow-up examination for medical surveillance after treatment (Z08-Z09)

Index terms for Z43.2

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in Z43

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z43.2?

Z43.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for encounter for attention to ileostomy, in the block Z40-Z53 (Encounters for other specific health care).

Is Z43.2 a billable code?

Yes. Z43.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Z43.2 belong to?

It belongs to category Z43 – Encounter for attention to artificial openings.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.